How far is North Zanesville, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from North Zanesville, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.12 mi
02h 26m
Flight
106.31 mi
171.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.31 mi
Kilometers
171.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.12 mi
Kilometers
239.98 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in North Zanesville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Zanesville
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Zanesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Loudon
OH

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

From North Zanesville
70.9 mi
01h 13m
To Cleveland
78.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Zanesville and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Zanesville and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    28 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dresden Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Dresden Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    2617 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Adair Avenue

    2975 ft · 1 min · Adair Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Underwood Street

    2294 ft · 1 min · Underwood Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1136 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Zanesville and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
68.4 mi · 46%
I 77 North
43.7 mi · 29%
I 70 East
25 mi · 17%
Dresden Road
1.31 mi · 1%
Adair Avenue
0.56 mi
Maple Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

65.2 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 13m from North Zanesville
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Zanesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Zanesville to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from North Zanesville and 78.2 miles from Cleveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Zanesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Loudon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Loudon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loudon.

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

102 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

105 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Zanesville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 106.31 mi (171.09 km).

North Zanesville

#1 North Zanesville

Census-designated place in Muskingum County, Ohio

Population2,816
Coordinates39.9786800, -82.0034700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.003716, 39.978674)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $19.49
Round trip
$38.98
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.49 $38.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.31 $44.63
Premium $4.79 $25.20 $50.39
Diesel $4.30 $22.64 $45.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Zanesville and Cleveland. The current time is 22:13:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.